Highway Maintenance Worker
Employer
15612 Sherbrooke Rd (Report to Work)
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
United States
Job description
Duties may include: Drive equipment and/or small vehicles with adjustable attachments to spread seed, straw mulch, bio-rolls, or hydroseed. Inspect, clean, and repair drainage/erosion systems. Perform roadside landscaping work, such as clearing weeds and brush, and planting. Place and remove erosion/silt fencing or blankets used to prevent erosion of soil on roadways & other related Highway Maintenance Worker activities as per SOC/OES 47-4051 (onetonline.org). Standard/Expected Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:00AM-6:00PM. Offering 40+ (plus) hours per week; not including applicable lunch and/or breaks. Possible weekend/holiday work. Start/end times, offered hours and/or overtime could vary as they may be dependent upon other factors such as project/schedule/service needs, weather, and commute time between worksites (if applicable). Overtime possible, but not required or guaranteed. At Employer’s sole discretion: possible raises and/or bonuses based on individual factors such as work performance or skill (not guaranteed). Optional, shared housing available at no cost to the worker.
Special Requirements
Must be 18 due to government contracts. Must show proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone. Perform physical activities: such as lift, balance, walk, stoop, handle, position, move, manipulate materials use static strength to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, carry objects up to 50lbs. All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment. Based on Employer's discretion/cost: Worker may have random drug/alcohol testing during employment: positive test/refusal to abide = dismissal. Possible background check post hire at employer's expense. Work is performed outdoors, exposed to weather; must be capable of doing physically strenuous labor for long hours, occasionally in extreme heat or cold. Variable weather conditions apply; hours may fluctuate (+/-), possible downtime and/or overtime.